Description

This Crockpot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday or family meal. Featuring a fully cooked boneless ham slowly cooked to juicy perfection in a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, it delivers tender, flavorful slices with minimal effort. The brown sugar, pineapple, orange juice, and Dijon mustard combine for a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully during slow cooking.

Ingredients

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Ham

1 fully cooked boneless ham (about 5 pounds; preferably NOT pre-sliced)

Glaze

1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple packed in juice (undrained)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cloves (optional; and/or 5-10 whole cloves)

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Instructions

Prep: Place the ham in a lightly greased 5-6 quart slow cooker to prepare it for cooking.
Make glaze: In a saucepan, mix the crushed pineapple (with juice), brown sugar, orange juice, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, cornstarch, salt, and cloves. Bring this mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally until it becomes bubbly and slightly thickened. Then pour the glaze evenly over the ham in the slow cooker.
Slow cook: Cover and cook the ham on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F. Note that older slow cookers may require additional cooking time as they sometimes run cooler. Once done, transfer the ham to a chopping board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the slices topped with the flavorful pineapple glaze.

Notes

Do not use pre-sliced ham as it tends to dry out during slow cooking.
Adjust cooking time depending on your slow cooker’s heat settings to ensure the ham reaches safe internal temperature.
Ground cloves and whole cloves can be used according to your preference for spice intensity.
The glaze can be thickened further by simmering longer if desired before pouring over the ham.
Letting the ham rest before slicing helps retain juices for a moister serving.